Queen Sofia of Spain's Ruby Necklace Tiara

Queen Sofia

Queen Sofia

Queen Sofia

Creation:  This tiara was made by Van Cleef & Arpels and is actually several strands of necklaces, one or two of which can be worn as a tiara.

Materials:  rubies and diamonds set in gold

Provenance:

1. Queen Sofia of Spain; from Stavros Niarchos on the occasion of her 1962 marriage to King Juan Carlos of Spain 

Links:

• The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor - The Niarchos Rubies 
• The Court Jeweller - Niarchos Ruby Tiara